Chapter 14

First, last, forever… ~ Tina Kennard

Bette dropped Tina’s overnight bag by the foot of her bed.

“Would you like to freshen up first or you want dinner already?” Bette asked.

“I think I’ll go for dinner. Something smells great when I came in.” Tina said smiling.

“Ok then, whatever my baby says she gets.” Bette says then gave Tina a peck on the lips.

“What did you just call me?” Tina said with a smile pulling Bette back.

“Baby…?” Bette shyly said. “I figured that since you call me babe, I wanted to call you something endearing too. Was it too much?”

“No it’s not. It’s actually cute. I can get used to this.” Tina replied and gave Bette a lingering kiss. “Now about that food…”

The table was set for two, there was salad and bread on the table and pasta was heating at the stove. Bette pulled out Tina’s chair for her and gave her a kiss on the head before going to her seat.

“I thought we’d start with salad first.”

“This looks nice and pretty, babe. Thank you for doing this.” Tina said taking Bette’s hand.

“Try it first, Tee before thanking me.” Bette teased.

“Now you’re scaring me.”

“Try it.” Bette urged.

“You try it first.”

“Making sure I don’t gag?”

“You said it not me.” Tina chuckled.

“Why don’t we try it together?” Bette offered.

“I think I can do that.”

Both Bette and Tina got a forkful of their salads.

“Hmmm… This is really good. I didn’t know you could cook.”

“Baby, making a salad is not cooking. It’s merely tossing a couple of greens together and making sure it looks pretty.”

“And I almost forgot that you were conceited.”

“That character of mine is an acquired taste for people.”

“I noticed. It’s a good thing I am up for anything when it comes to you.”

“Are you flirting with me, Ms. Kennard?” Bette seductively asked.

“I most certainly am, Ms. Porter.” Tina equally replied.

Dinner was shared with light touches and conversation. Tina extremely enjoyed the meal and she was still at awe of Bette’s culinary talent. It was a side of Bette that she knew she will be very fond of. When they were done, Tina got up to help Bette clear the dishes.

“Oh no you don’t! You sit tight and I’ll do this. You’re tired so I’d do this alone but I’d like you to stay here and keep me company though.” Bette said with a smile.

“But Bette, I feel so useless like this. I mean, you prepared everything. This is embarrassing.”

“It’s perfectly OK Tina. I invited you to stay over didn’t I? I want you to feel pampered and relaxed. So no chores ok?”

“OK.” Tina reluctantly said. Bette seemed hell bent on it so she might as well just agree to it.

“That’s my girl. This won’t take long.” Bette said before giving Tina a kiss.

Tina didn’t know it yet, but she is falling hard for this side of Bette. She was aware that she fell for the Bette she always knew, but the one she’s getting to know right now? Damn, she sure is a keeper!